HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes-6/28/2016 12:00:00 AMCity of Tiffin, Iowa
Meeting: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting
Place: Tiffin City Hall, 300 Railroad Street, Tiffin, Iowa 52340
Date/Time: June 28, 2016 — 7:00 PM
Web Page: www.tiffin-iowa.org
Posted: June 24, 2016 (website & front entry of City Hall)
Mayor:
Steven Berner
City Administrator/Clerk:
Doug Boldt
Council At Large:
Jim Bartels
City Attorney:
Robert Michael
Council At Large:
Al Havens
Deputy City Clerk:
Ashley Platz
Council At Large:
Joan Kahler
D. of Public Works:
Brett Mehmen
Council At Large:
Mike Ryan
City Engineer:
Hart -Frederick
Council At Large:
Peggy Upton
Work Sesson — 5:M PM
Meeting venue started at New Family Clinic due to no quorum at City Hall.
A. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in a work session June 28, 2016
at 5:45 p.m. Mayor Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being called the following named
council members were present: Peggy Upton, Al Havens, Jo Kahler, Jim Bartels (Arrived at
6:41pm). Absent: Mike Ryan,. Also present: City Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Engineer
Ben Carhoff, Deputy City Clerk Ashley Platz Building Official Brian Shay, and other visitors.
B. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve the agenda by Havens. Second by Upton. All ayes, motion carried.
C. Tour of New Family Medical Clinic
Motion to temporarily adjourn the work session to travel back to City Hall by Kahler. Second by
Upton. All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:19 PM
Motion to restart meeting by Kahler. Second by Upton. All ayes, meeting restarted at City Hall in
Tiffin at 6:28 PM
D. Discussion and Review of Capital Improvement Plan
Doug Boldt, discussed the proposed changes to the CIP. Mayor Berner explained the new addition
of City Contribution to Oversizing Village Drive and reasoning for it.
Jim Bartels Arrived at 6:41pm. Jim Bartels request to do something about the crosswalk connecting
Deerview & Tiffin Heights to the School.
E. Discussion/Ouestions from Council Members Regarding Items on the Regular City
Council Agenda.
Discussion about Minutes and adding "No public Comment" to the Public Hearing. Discussion
and clarification about the Cipco and creating a section in the Ordinance is Cipco does not build
then the zoning will revert back to R - IE. Question about claims list.
F. Other Business
G. Adiournment
Motion to adjourn work session by Upton.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM
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Council Meeting - 7:00 PM
A. Call to Order - 7:00pm
B. Roll Call
The City Council of the City of Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa, met in regular session on
June 28, 2016 at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order. Upon roll being
called the following named council members were present: Peggy Upton, Al Havens, Jo
Kahler, Jim Bartels. Absent: Mike Ryan (Phone Call). Also present: City
Administrator/Clerk Doug Boldt, City Attorney Bob Michael, City Engineer Ben Carhoff,
Public Works Director Brett Mehmen, Building Official Brian Shay, Deputy City Clerk
Ashley Platz, and other visitors.
C. Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval
Motion to approve agenda by Bartels.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
D. Communications and Reports:
Johnson County Deputy Present: Nothing to report.
E. Consent Agenda
Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes *add to public
hearing "No public Comment", Casa Tequila's Liquor License Renewal, Cigarette License
Renewal for Kum & Go, The Depot, Morgan's Service and Casey's General Stores by
Upton.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
F. Mayoral Proclamation
G. Public Hearing
Motion to open Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2016-386 - Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1 C to R-1 D, from R-4 to R-1 D,
from R-1 E to R-2, from R-1 E to R-1 C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R-1 E to R-1 D for Certain
Property known as Auditor's Parcel 2006-033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally
Described Herein by Upton. Second by Kahler. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler
Ryan.
All ayes, public hearing opened at 7:06 PM.
Discussion: Received an email from a Chris Carlson.
Jason Dumont- Developer of Tiffin East gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed
rezoning and the Tiffin's current density.
Public Comment:
Bob Reihman- Concerns: 1) Infrastructure, 2) Need to rezone for Tiffin not for the
developer
Edward Messimer- Moved from Texas three years ago- All the housing that is build is
Cookie Cutter.
Key Kain- P&Z Member - presented a video of storm water behind his house and presented
a PowerPoint - Urged council to think about Tiffin's needs for the future not just the
current needs.
Sara Betlach- feels that having Zero Lots are not looking the same as they did 15 years ago.
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Mike Pugh- Attorney of Jason Dumont- His experience in other communities show the
buffer of single family, duplex to multi family. Encourages to approve this development.
Alan Kremzar- 553 Dakota Ave- Urges Council to listen to citizens and not lay down for
every developer.
Jill Kain- 552 Dakota — View from a mom's concern for safety regarding traffic next to a
park and daycare.
Cindy Harms- sent a letter to P&Z and Council regarding their concerns. Is effected by the
rain and storm water runoff.
Warren Lock- Concern with the construction in Tiffin and this would just add to it. Feels
the development will be nice. But feels that the traffic on HWY 6. And feels it might be too
much construction and the city should take a break.
Jason Dumont- presented the remedy to everyone's infrastructure concerns regarding storm
water runoff.
Key Kain- Concern is with the drainage calculation
Upton Asked Ben Carhoff about information about the drainage issue. He feels that the
current remedy has resolved past water issues.
Motion to closed Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2016-386 - Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1 C to R-1 D, from R-4 to R-1 D,
from R-1 E to R-2, from R-1 E to R-1 C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R-1 E to R-1 D for Certain
Property known as Auditor's Parcel 2006-033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally
Described Herein by Bartels. Second by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler,
Ryan. All ayes, public hearing closed at 8:17 PM.
Motion to open Public Hearing Ordinance No. 2016-387 — Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R -IE to M-1 for Certain Property
know as Bigelow Subdivision Lot 3, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described
Herein by Upton.
Second by Kahler. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, public
hearing opened at 8:34 PM.
Dan Ketchum- Cipco Representative — gave background of the project and reason for the
need.
Mayor — requested to have the agreement stipulate that if the land is sold to an entity not
related to Cipco's use then the non-current use gets vacated then he zoning will revert back
to the R-1 E.
Jo Kahler — 8:40pm left meeting
Discussion: No comments or concerns received at City Hall and no public comment.
Motion to closed Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2016-387 — Ordinance Amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1 E to M-1 for Certain Property
know as Bigelow Subdivision Lot 3, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described
Herein by Havens.
Second by Upton.
Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. Absent: Kahler.
All ayes, public hearing closed at 8:50 PM.
H. Ordinance Approval/Amendment
1. Ordinance No. 2016-386 —Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1 C to R-1 D, from R-4 to R-1 D, from R-1 E to R-2,
from R-1 E to R-1 C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R-1 E to R-1 D for Certain Property
known as Auditor's Parcel 2006-033, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally
Described Herein
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
City Council Aenda
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2016-386 — Ordinance Amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-1 C to R -1D, from R-4 to R-1 D,
from R-1 E to R-2, from R-1 E to R-1 C, from R-4 to R-2 and from R-1 E to R-1 D for
Certain Property known as Auditor's Parcel 2006-033, Johnson County, Iowa, and
as Legally Described Herein by Ryan.
Second by Havens.
Upton- voiced her concerns with development and the direction Tiffin should go.
Bartels- Feels that the alternative exit/entrance into the Deerview development is
benefit.
Kahler- feels that the R-2 is good.
Ryan- feels that the second access is a big benefit. Feels that the development helps
make Tiffin an inclusive. This development has a good graduation of less density to
greater density.
Mayor Berner- Spoke about Comprehensive Plan and explained the graduation of
density. This proposed development follows the City's Comp Plan.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bartels, Havens, Kahler. Ryan. Nays: Upton,
Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 2016-386 has passed.
2. Ordinance No. 2016-387 — Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map of the
City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R-lE to M-1 for Certain Property know as Bigelow
Subdivision Lot 3, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally Described Herein
a. Motion to Approve First Reading and Proceed to Second Reading
Mayor Berner requested to place a condition on the land if Cipco does not build
then the zoning will revert back to R -1E add to Section 3
Motion to Table Ordinance No. 2016-387 - Ordinance Amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, from R -IE to M-1 for Certain Property
know as Bigelow Subdivision Lot 3, Johnson County, Iowa, and as Legally
Described Herein by Upton.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, Absent: Kahler.Motion to table
Kahler arrived 8:56
I. Resolutions for Approval
J. Old Business
K. Motions for Approval
1. Consideration of Payables List — Motion to Approve by Havens
Second by Kahler.
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VENDOR
INVOICE DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
ADVANCED BUSINESS SYSTEMS
BW & COLOR TONER
223.04
ALLIANT ENERGY
109 BROWN ST.
1,858.06
ALLIANT ENERGY
119 BROWN ST. WTR TRTMNT
2,623.86
ALLIANT ENERGY
2803 HWY 6 EAST SHED
32.53
ALLIANT ENERGY
221 MAIN ST. FIRE SHED
25.83
ALLIANT ENERGY
201 MAIN ST. SIREN
17.1
ALLIANT ENERGY
ROBERT FERRY RD SIREN
17.56
ALLIANT ENERGY
811 E HWY 6 RD TIFFIN SIGN
35.43
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ALLIANT ENERGY
201 MAIN ST
386.69
ALLIANT ENERGY
300 RR ST CITY HALL
251.07
ALLIANT ENERGY
809 E MARENGO RD CITYPARK
189.55
ALLIANT ENERGY
201 RR ST PW SHOP
198.51
ALLIANT ENERGY
313 MARENGO RD FLSHG LGHTS
16.79
ALLIANT ENERGY
TIFFIN STREET LIGHTS
1,639.05
AW WELT AMBRISCO
INSURANCE
17,635.00
BEISSER LUMBER COMPANY
SHELTER TRUSS SET
421.25
BEISSER LUMBER COMPANY
STEEL ROOF & TRIM
484.13
CAPITAL ONE COMM ERCIAL-COSTCO
CONCESSION STAND ITEMS
142.38
CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL-COSTCO
CONCESSION STAND
381.09
CAPITAL ONE COMM ERCIAL-COSTCO
CONCESSION STAND
98.92
CAPITAL ONE COMM ERCIAL-COSTCO
CONCESSION STAND
10.76
CARGILL INC
SALT FOR WATER PLANT
4,014.25
CARUS PHOSPHATES INC
WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
797.6
FORTE PAYMENT SYSTEMS INC
ONLINE-ACH TRANS FEES
37.5
GARY'S TRACTOR & IMPL. IC
LAWN MOWER
12,976.00
GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS
SHARP COPIER SYSTEM
181.82
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
70
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
17,800.00
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
10,805.00
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
297.5
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
170
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
510
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
425
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
588.75
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
450
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
2,146.25
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
127.5
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
510
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
38,111.25
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
595
HART FREDERICK CONSULTAN
ENGINEERING FEES
105
HBK ENGINEERING, LLC
PARKS DESIGN PT. 1
4,203.05
HOLLAND, MICHAEL, RAIBER
STATEMENTS FOR 6/8/16 THRU
2,198.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE W/H
STATE TAXES
289.65
IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD, LTD
16 UNITS OF SERVICE FOR JUNE
194.56
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 7/1/16 TO
1,145.00
IOWA PUMP WORKS
ADAPTER, HARDWARE, SUPPLIES
7,389.43
IPERS
FEBRUARY IPERS UNDERPAYMENT
-23.96
IPERS
FEBUARY IPERS PAYMENT
23.99
IPERS
IPERS
448.39
IPERS
IPERS
517.99
JOHN BLACK
WOODFIELD RIDGE MOWING
75
JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MGMT
HAZ-MAT CONTRACT 28E AGREEMENT
973.5
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF
16-Jun
51951.83
LOWES BUSINESS ACCOUNT
SUPPLIES
2,132.20
NORTH LIBERTY LEADER
BUDGET ADMNDMNT, ADVERTISING
41.18
PSC DISTRIBUTION
SUPPLIES
112.75
RAIN DROP PRODUCTS, LLC
TOUCH SENSOR
266
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION CO
PAY EST. 18 & 19
358,289.59
RIVER PRODUCTS
ROAD STONE
2,966.52
RSM US LLP
NETWORK SUPPORT
273
RSM US LLP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,026.00
SOLON STATE BANK
F350 REVENUE LOAN
795.52
SULZCO, LLC
SANITARY SEWER I & I REDUCTION
45,508.89
THE DEPOT TIFFIN
CONCESSION STAND SUPPLIES
177.16
USA BLUE BOOK
ROYTRONIC INJECTION, VALVE
43.96
USA BLUE BOOK
GRINDER PUMP, MERCUR GATE,
909.65
WELLMARK
MEDICAL INSURANCE
5,214.59
WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION LLC
TIFFIN PARKS & REC PHS 1 IMPRO
111,107.25
****PAID TOTAL*****
**** SCHED TOTAL*****
669,657.71
***** REPORTTOTAL *****
669,657.71
GENERAL-001
47270.51
ROAD USE TAX- 110
0.03
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS- 112
2085.84
DEBT SERVICE- 200
795.52
CAP IRELAND AVE RELOC PRJ - 303
386964.59
CAP PARKS TRAILS PRJ- 310
935
ROBERTS FERRY CAP PROJ- 312
297.5
CAP-CITY PARKS PRJ- 315
115310.3
WATER - 600
10714.97
SEWER - 610
56589.56
OLD TOWN I &I PROJ/SEWER - 612
48693.89
669657.71
2. Consideration of Pay Estimate #3 — SulzCo LLC — Motion to Approve by Havens.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
3. Consideration of Change Order 42 — SulzCo LLC — Motion to Approve by Bartels.
Second by Upton.
All ayes, motion carried.
4. Consideration of Pay Estimate #19 — Rathje Construction— Motion to Approve by
Upton.
Second by Kahler.
All ayes, motion carried.
Consideration of Pay Application #1 — Woodruff Construction — Motion to Approve by
Upton.
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Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried.
Discussion and Consideration of Donation to LifePointe Christian Faith Center for
CommUNITY Day and Council Action as Needed
Motion to approve providing inkind donation of trash receptacles, portable restrooms
and hand washing stations to LifePointe Christian Faith Center for CommUNITY Day
by Upton.
Second by Bartels.
All ayes, motion carried
7. Discussion and Consideration to Proceed with Design of Roundabout at Highway 6 and
Park Road and Council Action as Needed
Motion to proceed with Design of Roundabout at Highway 6 and Park Road by Kahler.
Second by Ryan.
All ayes, motion carried.
Discussion and Consideration to Proceed with Water Resource Restoration Sponsored
Project Application as part of City of Tiffin's WWTP Project and Council Action as
Needed
Motion to approve proceeding with Water Recourse Restoration Sponsored Project
Application as part of City of Tiffin's WWTP Project by Ryan.
Second by Havens.
All ayes, motion carried.
L. Reports to be Received/Filed
Mike Ryan ended phone call at 9:14pm
M. Reports from City Personnel
1. Mayor's Report — Pinnacle Ridge received the quick claim deed and will proceed.
1. City Council Reports — Al Havens went to the Watershed meeting but nothing to report.
Jo Kahler — discussion with the County about the trail to connect.
2. Director of Public Work's Report — Nothing.
3. Building Official Report — Landscaping regulations there is language that gives the City
rights to ask for additional screening.
4. City Engineer's Report — Jay Anderson — Closing Roberts Ferry Tuesday — Thursday to
finish Highway 6.
5. City Attorney's Report — Nothing to report.
6. City Administrator's Report — Lights came for the ballfields. Office Furniture came
Friday. Website is down and will be down for the week.
N. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Havens.
Second by Kahler
All ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 pm
June 28, 2016
Ashley Platz, Deputy Clerk
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